Golf Game Device and Method of Use

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a golf game device comprised of a bag, a plurality of clubs, at least one ball, at least one tee, at least one playing surface, and at least one flag. The bag is comprised of a base, an interior space, at least one pouch, and at least one strap. The clubs are comprised of a handle with a rubber grip, a shaft, and an oversized club head. The playing surfaces are comprised of at least one putting surface, at least one fairway surface, and at least putting hole.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/303,218, which was filed on Jan. 26, 2022, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of game devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a golf game device. The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a golf game device. The device is comprised of a bag, a plurality of clubs, at least one ball, at least one tee, at least one playing surface, and at least one flag. The bag is comprised of a base, an interior space, at least one pouch, and at least one strap. The clubs are comprised of a handle with a rubber grip, a shaft, and an oversized club head. The playing surfaces are comprised of at least one putting surface, at least one fairway surface, and at least putting hole. The device allows a user to roll out the playing surfaces in any location and play golf without having to go to a course and pay to play. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

The sport of golf is enjoyed by many individuals every day. However, some individuals who enjoy golf may not have the time or the skill to play on an 18-hole golf course. A standard golf game on an 18-hole course can last more than four hours and be very expensive. Purchasing golf clubs and other equipment also can be extremely expensive. Further, elderly individuals or people who have suffered injuries may not be physically able to play on an 18-hole course due to the physical requirements. Even though people may not be able to play standardized golf, many still have a love for the game and seek different alternatives.

Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a simplified golf game. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a golf game device that can be played in a smaller space than standard golf. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a golf game device that allows users with physical limitations to enjoy a golf-like game. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a golf game device that can be positioned in a user's backyard for convenient and easy set up. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a golf game device that takes little physical skill to enjoy.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a golf game device. The device is comprised of a bag, a plurality of clubs, at least one ball, at least one tee, at least one playing surface, and at least one flag. The bag is comprised a base, an interior space, at least one pouch, and at least one strap. The clubs are comprised of a handle with a rubber grip, a shaft, and an oversized club head. The playing surfaces are comprised of at least one putting surface, at least one fairway surface, and at least putting hole. The device provides a user with a means to play golf without having to spend large amounts of money on standard golf as well as spending hours at the course.

In this manner, the golf game device of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides a novel golf game that allows people to play a simplified game of golf no matter their physical limitations.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a golf game device. The device is comprised of a club set, a bag and at least one club removable from the club set. The bag is primarily comprised of a base, an interior space and at least one strap.

The base of the bag allows the bag to stand up vertically, such that the user may retrieve the club they wish to use on a swing. The strap provides the user with a way to transport the bag while using the device, as well as a way to transport the bag to storage.

The device is also comprised of a plurality of clubs. In the preferred embodiment, there are at least one driver, at least one iron, and at least one putter. The clubs are comprised of a club handle, a club shaft, and a club head. The club heads are enlarged in order to decrease the level of difficulty in hitting the ball. The club heads may differ in size and shape depending on the type of club used.

The device is comprised of at least one ball and at least one tee. The ball is enlarged from a normal golf ball in order to further lower the difficulty of hitting the ball. The tee is placed in the ground and then used to set the ball on top of it to elevate the ball off the ground to allow for a better hit.

The device is comprised of at least one playing surface. The playing surface is comprised of at least one putting surface, at least one fairway surface, at least one putting hole, and at least one flag.

The putting hole is larger than the ball to allow the ball to enter into the putting hole. The device is also comprised of at least one flag that is inserted into the putting hole to alert the user of where the putting hole is positioned on the putting surface. The playing surface is also comprised of at least one strap and at least one fastener. This allows the user to roll up the playing surface when they are done using it. When the playing surface is rolled up, the user can place the strap around the playing surface, and then fasten the fastener to secure the rolled up playing surface. This allows a user to be able to transport and store the playing surfaces with minimal effort.

Accordingly, the golf game device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides users with a faster, less difficult alternative to standard golf. It gives users the ability to play a golf game anywhere at any time. In this manner, the golf game device overcomes the limitations of existing golf game devices known in the art.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a club set of the golf game device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a ball and tee of the golf game device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a playing surface of the golf game device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of one potential method of using one potential embodiment of the golf game device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic view of one potential embodiment of multiple playing surfaces of the golf game device of the present invention arranged in a golf course pattern in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a simplified golf game. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a golf game device that can be played in a much smaller space than standard golf. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a golf game device that allows users with physical limitations to enjoy a golf-like game. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a golf game device that can be positioned in a user's backyard for convenient and easy set up. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a golf game device that takes little physical skill to enjoy.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a golf game device. The device is comprised of a bag, a plurality of clubs, at least one ball, at least one ball, at least one tee, at least one playing surface, and at least one flag. The bag is comprised a base, an interior space, at least one pouch, and at least one strap. The clubs are comprised of a handle with a rubber grip, a shaft, and an oversized club head. The playing surfaces are comprised of at least one putting surface, at least one fairway surface, and at least putting hole. In differing embodiments, the fairway surface and the putting surface may be comprised of different materials or different colors to indicate to the user where the putting surface and fairway surface meet.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a club set 102 of the golf game device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is comprised of a club set 102, comprised of a bag 110 and at least one club 120.

The bag 110 is primarily comprised of a base 112, an interior space 114, and at least one strap. In the preferred embodiment, the bag 110 may be manufactured from a fabric material such as, but not limited to: vinyl, canvas, cashmere, chenille, chiffon, cotton, damask, jersey, lace, linen, wool, modal, polyester, satin, silk, spandex, suede, tweed, twill, velvet, acrylic, modacrylic, nylon, polypropylene, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, vinylidene, benzoate, aramid, rayon, acetate, triacetate, etc. In another embodiment, the bag 110 may be made from any flexible plastic material known in the art.

The base 112 of the bag 110 allows the bag 110 to stand up straight, such that user may retrieve the club 120 they wish to use on that swing. The base 112 is preferably manufactured from a rigid plastic material. In differing embodiments, the rigid plastic material may be any material such as, but not limited to: acrylic, polycarbonate, polyethylene, thermoplastic, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, low-density polyethylene, medium-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polylactic acid, acetal, nylon, fiberglass, recycled plastic, biodegradable plastic, etc.

The base 110 is also comprised of at least one strap 116. The strap 116 provides the user with a way to transport the bag 110 while using the device 100, as well as a way to transport the bag 110 to storage. The strap 116 may be any strap-type known in the art that allows the user to easily carry the bag 110. Further, the strap 116 may be manufactured from any material known in the art. The strap 116 may be fixed or adjustable in length.

The bag 110 also may be comprised of at least one pouch 118 positioned on the side of the bag 110. The pouch 118 may be used to store the user's personal items while partaking in using the device 100. The pouch 118 may also be used to store extra balls 130 or tees 132 in case the user loses or breaks them.

The interior space 114 of the bag 110 is where the clubs 120 are placed in order to efficiently transport them. In one embodiment, there may be just one opening for all clubs 120. In another embodiment, there may be a plurality of dividers that keep the clubs 120 separate from each other.

The device 100 is also comprised of a plurality of clubs 120. In the preferred embodiment, there are at least one driver, at least one iron, and at least one putter. The clubs 120 are comprised of a club handle 126, a club shaft 122, and a club head 124. However, the clubs 120 may be any type, size, loft, bounce, etc., known in the art.

The club handle 126 is preferably comprised of a rubber grip material to allow for a comfortable and secure swing of the club 120. The rubber material may be any rubber material such as, but not limited to: Neoprene, silicone, nitrile, EPDM, Styrene-Butadiene, Butyl, fluorosilicone, natural rubbers, Neoprene rubber elastomer, silicone rubber elastomer, ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber, butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, buna-n rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber elastomers, viton rubber elastomer, diaphragm rubber, thermoplastic rubber, etc. The handle 126 may be any size, shape, type, and material known in the art.

In the preferred embodiment, the club shafts 122 may be manufactured from stainless steel. In differing embodiments, the club shafts 122 may be manufactured from any metal material known in the art. The shafts 122 may also be made from a graphite material or any other flexible materials known in the art. In another embodiment, the club shafts 122 may be manufactured from any durable plastic material that would allow the clubs 120 to be swung without breaking.

In one embodiment, the club heads 124 may be enlarged in order to decrease the level of difficulty in hitting the ball. The club heads 124 may differ in size and shape depending on the type of club 120 used (i.e., the driver club head 124 will be larger and less angled than the iron club head 124).

In the preferred embodiment, the club heads 124 are manufactured from a metal material such as, but not limited to: stainless steel, iron, aluminum, etc. In a differing embodiment, the club heads 124 may be manufactured from any durable plastic material known in the art.

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of the ball 130 and tee 132 of the golf game device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is comprised of at least one ball 130 and at least one tee 132.

In one embodiment, the ball 130 is enlarged from a normal golf ball in order to further lower the difficulty of hitting the ball. The ball 130 may be manufactured from a plurality of materials such as, but not limited to, rubber, plastic, foam, any combination thereof, or any golf ball material known in the art.

The tee 132 is placed in the ground and then used to set the ball 130 on top of it to elevate the ball 130 off the ground to allow for a better hit. The tee 132 is preferably manufactured from a rigid plastic material such as, but not limited to: acrylic, polycarbonate, polyethylene, thermoplastic, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, low-density polyethylene, medium-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polylactic acid, acetal, nylon, fiberglass, recycled plastic, biodegradable plastic, etc.

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of the playing surface 200 of the golf game device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is comprised of at least one playing surface 200. The playing surface 200 is comprised of at least one putting surface 220, at least one fairway surface 230, at least one putting hole 222, and at least one flag 210.

The playing surface 200 is preferably manufactured from any artificial turf known in the art. In another embodiment, the playing surface may be manufactured from any simulated grass material known in the art. The surface 200 may be any color known in the art.

In one embodiment, the putting surface 220 and the fairway surface 130 are manufactured from different materials in order to provide the user with different playing conditions. In another embodiment, the putting surface 220 and the fairway surface 230 are manufactured in different colors in order for the user to tell the difference between the two surfaces.

The putting surface 220 is comprised of at least one putting hole 222. The putting hole 222 is larger than the ball 130 to allow the ball 130 to enter into the putting hole 222. In one embodiment, the putting hole 222 is in the form of an opening in the putting surface 220. In another embodiment, the putting hole 222 is a plastic insert that can be placed into/onto the putting surface 220.

The device 100 is also comprised of at least one flag 210 that is inserted into the putting hole 222 to alert the user where the putting hole 222 is positioned on the putting surface. The flag 210 may be any flag known in the art. Further, the flag 210 may be any color known in the art.

The playing surface 200 is also comprised of at least one strap 240 and at least one fastener 242. This allows the user to roll up the playing surface 200 when they are done using it. When the playing surface 200 is rolled up, the user can place the strap 240 around the playing surface, and then fasten the fastener 240 to secure the rolled up playing surface 220. This allows a user to be able to transport and store the playing surface 200 with minimal effort. The fastener 242 may be any fastener known in the art.

FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of one potential method 300 of using one potential embodiment of the golf game device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. First, the user unrolls the playing surface 200 one at a time and places them where the user wishes [Step 302]. Then, the user places the flags 210 into the putting holes 222 [Step 304]. Next, the user places the tee 132 in the ground and sets the ball 130 on top of the tee 132 [Step 306]. Then, the user choses the club 120 they would like to use [Step 308]. Then, the user swings and hits the ball 130, and begins playing [Step 310]. Finally, when the user is done with playing, they roll up the playing surfaces 200 and fasten the fastener 242 and store for future use [Step 312].

In one embodiment, the device 100 is comprised a plurality of playing surfaces 200 arranged in a 9-hole course pattern. The total distance of the playing surface 200 is preferably 475 yards, but may be any distance in different embodiments. Each playing surface 200 may be a par three, par four, or par five hole. The hole 222 is preferably but not limited to 8 inches in diameter. The ball 130 may be any golf ball known in the art for a 2.75 in to 3 in. plastic, foam, or rubber golf ball. The ball 130 may be a limited distance ball that may only fly under 100 yards. An embodiment of the playing surfaces can be see in FIG. 5 . The playing surface 200 may also include water 250 and/or sand traps 252.

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “golf game device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the golf game device 100 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the golf game device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the golf game device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the golf game device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the golf game device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the golf game device 100 may be of any size, shape and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A golf game device comprising: a bag; a club; a ball; and a playing surface.
 2. The golf game device of claim 1 further comprised of a tee.
 3. The golf game device of claim 1, wherein the ball is comprised of a rubber, a plastic, or a foam.
 4. The golf game device of claim 1, wherein the bag is comprised of an interior space.
 5. The golf game device of claim 1, wherein the bag is comprised of a pouch.
 6. The golf game device of claim 1, wherein the bag is comprised of a strap.
 7. The golf game device of claim 1, wherein the bag is comprised of a base.
 8. The golf game device of claim 1, wherein the club is comprised of a club handle.
 9. The golf game device of claim 1, wherein the club is comprised of an oversized club head.
 10. The golf game device of claim 1, wherein the club is comprised of a shaft.
 11. A golf game device comprising: a bag comprised of a base, a pouch, a strap and an interior space; a club comprised of a club head, a club handle and a club shaft; a ball; a tee; and a playing surface comprised of a putting surface and a fairway surface.
 12. The golf game device of claim 11, wherein the club handle is comprised of a rubber grip material.
 13. The golf game device of claim 11, wherein the club shaft is comprised of a stainless-steel shaft.
 14. The golf game device of claim 11, wherein the playing surface is comprised of an artificial turf material.
 15. The golf game device of claim 11, wherein the playing surface is comprised of a strap.
 16. The golf game device of claim 11, wherein the putting surface is comprised of a putting hole.
 17. The golf game device of claim 11, wherein the playing surface is comprised of a fastener.
 18. The golf game device of claim 11, wherein the playing surface is comprised of a flag.
 19. The golf game device of claim 18, wherein the flag is positioned in the putting hole.
 20. The method of using a golf game device, the method comprising the steps of: unrolling a playing surface; placing the playing surface in a desired location; placing a flag in a putting hole; putting a tee in the ground and placing a ball on a top of the tee; choosing a club; swinging the club and hitting the ball; rolling the playing surface up; wrapping a strap around the playing surface; and fastening the strap around the playing surface with a fastener. 